Production Stacker - 1st Shift

Company Overview

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. The company provides value‑added, branded and custom‑formulated fats and oils solutions to the food service, food ingredient and retail sectors. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA, with corporate offices in Memphis, TN. Stratas Foods is committed to maintaining a progressive workplace that leverages the ideas, skills, and talents of all employees.

Job Description

• Stack finished products according to established specifications and stacking patterns.
• Inspect finished products for defects, damaged packaging, incorrect labeling, or other quality concerns.
• Remove non‑conforming product from the production line and notify appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a continuous flow of product to prevent production interruptions.
• Safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack to transport finished product, materials, and empty pallets throughout the production area.
• Stage completed product in designated areas for pickup by warehouse personnel.
• Supply empty pallets and other materials to production lines as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Assist with line changeovers, sanitation, and general housekeeping activities as assigned.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Assist other production team members as needed to meet production goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Equipment/Software Skills: Ability to operate production equipment safely and effectively; ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Competencies: Ability to safely operate a manual or electric pallet jack; work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment; strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality; follow written and verbal instructions; good communication and teamwork skills; identify quality concerns and report them promptly; basic math and counting skills; ability to work independently after training.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, including stairs and ladders; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; appropriate sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell, touch) to identify normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions.
• Mental/Reasoning: Ability to logically and methodically work through complex problems and processes and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective day one).
• Voluntary benefits available from day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness reimbursement.
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Paid vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty leave.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.